Introduction:

Of the many factors affecting the performance of modern internal combustion (IC) engines, the efficiency of the intake or induction system is among the most important. Effective operation requires the availability of a sufficient quantity of air/fuel mixture to undergo the compression and combustion processes. In engines designed for high-performance applications, the design of the induction system is crucial to achieve the desired output. It is in the engine designer’s interest to explore methods of improving delivery of the intake mixture.

Extensive study has been done on many such methods since the development of the IC engine. In some cases, sound design procedures exist which are easily followed. However, it is important to note that such procedures are at best a starting point for developing an effective system. Optimal design of the intake system ultimately depends on an analysis of the engine in question and its targeted output parameters. The purpose of this project was to develop a tailor-made induction system for a particular high-performance engine based on both theoretical and experimental methods.